Topic: Malaysia
In Malaysia, increasing government measures target online speech, with fines imposed on news outlets for reader comments and legal actions against individuals for perceived insults to religion. These actions reflect a broader trend of censorship and surveillance that undermines free expression and privacy, raising concerns about the implications for individual liberties in the country.
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Malaysian man pleads not guilty to insulting Islam on Facebook
Facing trial in January.
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Malaysia fines news outlet over the comments of readers
A $120,000 fine.
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Chinese diplomats are using Western social media to “fact-check” criticism against China
Western platforms are banned in China, but Chinese diplomats feel the need to use fact-checking to deflect criticism.
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China accused of keyword-based surveillance of Uighurs
Chinese hacking outfits are accused of breaking into telecommunications companies in Malaysia, Thailand, India, Kazakhstan, and Turkey
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Malaysia outlines plans to crack down on “hate speech” online
Several critics, however, argue that the laws concerning hate speech may turn out to be archaic, and need to be…