KUALA LUMPUR – Concerns are growing among civil society groups in Malaysia over freedom of expression since Mr Anwar Ibrahim became Prime Minister four months ago.
Incidences of public rallies being probed by the police, investigations over online criticisms and calls by government politicians to use the colonial-era sedition laws have all continued under Mr Anwar’s administration since he came into power in November 2022. Authorities have also pursued individuals who are behind online criticisms directed at the government, while the authorities have mooted strengthening a controversial provision under the Communications and Multimedia Act to further regulate social media.
“We have to go for institutional reforms first. We have to do things slowly and in a staggered manner, before we can go for certain symbols of freedom,” he told The Straits Times on Wednesday.Pakatan Harapan, Barisan Nasional walk political tightrope with electoral pact in Malaysia
Y be afraid if u speak the truths n nothing but the truth.....n if u r not corrupted n u do not engaged in racial disharmony n discrimination n distortion after the facts. Just dont buat chaos sdh.
straits_times Huh? My husband has been to Malaysia on business a few times. No one has free expression. People must speak in hushed tones, and only among trusted friends.
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