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April 10, 2015

Sedition Act amendments passed, granting authorities wider powers

NewsApril 10, 2015

KUALA LUMPUR, April 10 — Parliament today passed a Bill to amend the Sedition Act 1948 after a record debate, effectively granting wider jurisdiction to the authorities to take action on speech or activities that are seen as seditious in nature. The Bill was passed on a simple majority following a voice vote at 2.30am,…

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